NurseHirzRN replied to nursekatie22's topic in MICU, SICU
"It's not OCD, dear. It's knowing, from EXPERIENCE, that little things done or not done can make a HUGE difference in patient outcome." This IS a form of
NurseHirzRN replied to nursekatie22's topic in MICU, SICU
While I by no means intended or have "thrown out" everything my Preceptor taught me. I have started doing things my way. By this if I am in a pt room more than once every 2 hours its ok. My...
NurseHirzRN replied to nursekatie22's topic in MICU, SICU
I am also just finishing orientation in a MICU. I love my job, and the best advice I can give is if you are unsure of anything ask and if you don't understand the answer you are given keep asking till...
NurseHirzRN replied to FaithIn40's topic in MICU, SICU
I started in MICU right after I got my TPP and have just passed my NCLEX, right before actually starting on the unit. Do to having to pass a hospital administered basic arrhythmies test and a critical...
I want to tell you it is possible. I started the process in the spring of 2002. I was pregnant with my second child and going to school full time. I did well that first semester, and took a year off...
NurseHirzRN replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Nursing Career
Most Pittsburgh Hospitals start hiring in Dec. for May grads. I happen to know that where I just started I applied and interviewed in Dec and it was feb before I heard anything. I would say if...
NurseHirzRN replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in MICU, SICU
I accepted a position in the MICU back in Jan. I start on the 23rd of this month and am starting to get very excited about this, but at the same time I am now starting to get nervous. I graduated...
NurseHirzRN replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing
where i work on a med surg unit i am an extern now ie a student i tell them, but i also am type 2 dm. my nurses are great about it and we usually all get our breaks. i was actually the one who got...
NurseHirzRN replied to sarasota70RN's topic in Nursing Career
As an EMT and nursing student I'm not sure about the laws in nursing, but DOT regs. for drug screening say that if you test pos. a Dr. calls you and you have to produce the script. I used to work for...
NurseHirzRN replied to futureTMA's topic in Ob/Gyn
:angryfire I totally disagree with you on this one. I am the mother of three and tried to breast feed knowing it is supposed to be the "best" . I thank god daily for formula because my daughter had to...
NurseHirzRN replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency
I have a good one. My sister's name is Heaven Leigh named by my grandma who had just read the book by V.C.Andrews, and told my mom if she (grandma) could have another one #11 that is what she would...
I used to be in management and HR the ONLY info allowed to be told was dates of enployment and we were even told to say yes we would rehire even if the employee was fired with good cause. On another...
Wow are these classes different. I have had 2 labs already and the third is tomorrow, and we aren't anywhere near stains. We are doing pond water wetmounts and hanging drop mounts. I already know our...
NurseHirzRN replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing
I agree rumors suck, but that could be a possibility as you are larger this time around. Twins sometimes can't be detected on the first US, especially if it is done very early on. You didn't say if...